Medicine Interview Types and Questions

Study Notes

Traditional Interview: A series of one-on-one interviews with different faculty members or practicing physicians.
Multiple Mini Interview (MMI): A series of short, timed stations with different scenarios or questions.
Panel Interview: A group interview with multiple interviewers.

Motivation and Goals:
- Why do you want to become a doctor?
- What motivates you to pursue a career in medicine?
- What are your long-term career goals?
Clinical Experience and Skills:
- Tell me about your clinical experience.
- How do you handle difficult patients or situations?
- What are your strengths and weaknesses in a clinical setting?
Personal Qualities and Characteristics:
- Tell me about a challenging experience and how you overcame it.
- How do you handle stress and pressure?
- What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?

Research the Medical School: Understand the school's mission, values, and curriculum.
Review Your Application: Be prepared to discuss your experiences, skills, and achievements.
Practice Your Responses: Prepare thoughtful answers to common interview questions.
Dress Professionally: Present yourself confidently and professionally.
Be Ready to Ask Questions: Prepare thoughtful questions to ask your interviewers.

Role-Playing: Interact with a simulated patient or scenario to assess communication and problem-solving skills.
Data Analysis: Analyze and interpret medical data or research to assess critical thinking skills.
Ethical Dilemmas: Respond to hypothetical ethical scenarios to assess decision-making and moral reasoning skills.
Teamwork and Collaboration: Participate in a group task or discussion to assess teamwork and communication skills.

Traditional Interview: a series of one-on-one interviews with different faculty members or practicing physicians
Multiple Mini Interview (MMI): a series of short, timed stations with different scenarios or questions
Panel Interview: a group interview with multiple interviewers

Motivation and Goals • Why do you want to become a doctor? • What motivates you to pursue a career in medicine? • What are your long-term career goals?
Clinical Experience and Skills • Tell me about your clinical experience • How do you handle difficult patients or situations? • What are your strengths and weaknesses in a clinical setting?
Personal Qualities and Characteristics • Tell me about a challenging experience and how you overcame it • How do you handle stress and pressure? • What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?

Research the Medical School • Understand the school's mission, values, and curriculum
Review Your Application • Be prepared to discuss your experiences, skills, and achievements
Practice Your Responses • Prepare thoughtful answers to common interview questions
Dress Professionally • Present yourself confidently and professionally
Be Ready to Ask Questions • Prepare thoughtful questions to ask your interviewers

Role-Playing • Interact with a simulated patient or scenario to assess communication and problem-solving skills
Data Analysis • Analyze and interpret medical data or research to assess critical thinking skills
Ethical Dilemmas • Respond to hypothetical ethical scenarios to assess decision-making and moral reasoning skills
Teamwork and Collaboration • Participate in a group task or discussion to assess teamwork and communication skills